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TECHNICAL ISSUES OF INCREASED
ETHANOL BLENDS
Dr. Bruce JonesDirector
Minnesota Center for Automotive Research (MnCAR)
Minnesota State University, Mankato
GOVERNOR’S ETHANOL COALITIONST. PAUL, MN
9/26/2005
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MINNESOTA CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH
To provide industry and government with technical expertise in automotive research and product development
To provide undergraduate students the opportunity to become directly involved in comprehensive research projects
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MnCAR EMISSION LAB
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MID RANGE ETHANOL STUDY
Conducted During 1998 and 1999 Evaluate the Effects of 30% Ethanol and 70%
Gasoline Blend on Unmodified Vehicles 1 Year Study Focusing on:
Driveability Material Compatibility / Durability Fuel Economy Emissions
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E30 VEHICLE POPULATION 1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
CIERA 2.5L
1985 FORD ECONOLINE 150 4.9L
1990 CHEVROLET C1500 4.3L
1990 DODGE CARAVAN 3.3L
1991 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE 4.9L
1992 FORD TAURUS 3.8L
1992 CHEVROLET K1500 5.7L
1992 GEO METRO 1.0L MANUAL
1994 BUICK REGAL 3.1L
1996 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA 3.1L
1997 CHEVROLET K3500 7.4L
1997 CHEVROLET K1500 5.7L
1997 FORD F-150 5.4L
1998 FORD F-250 5.4L
1998 DODGE CARAVAN 3.3L
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DRIVEABILITY RESULTS and OBSERVATIONS
Ambient Temperature Ranged from 0o F to 90o F
Standardized Form Used to Record Any Abnormal Characteristics
No Reports Of: Cold Starting or Hard Starting Problems Vapor Lock Hesitation
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MATERIAL COMPATABILITY
Evaluated Through Use of Maintenance Log and Oil Analysis Testing
Results No Fuel System Component Failures Oil Analysis Results Showed No Metal
Particles Representing Accelerated Component Wear and No Indication Of Increased Oil Degradation
Critical Area Needing Further Study
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VOLUMETRIC FUEL ECONOMY
Overall Fleet Average Fuel Economy Decreased 9.8%
Volumetric Fuel Economy is Directly Related to the Energy Content of the Fuel.
There is Approximately 9.5% Less Energy in a Gallon of E30 Than Gasoline
Some Vehicles are More Sensitive Than Others
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PROJECTED E20 FUEL ECONOMY
E20 Blend has Approximately 3.3% Less Energy Than Current E10 Blend
Expect a Slight Decrease in MPG Fuel Economy (1%-3% from current E10 blend)
However, the Reduction Is Not Necessarily the
Same Magnitude as the Energy Density Difference
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EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS
No Significant Trends Identified Pointing to Increased Levels of HC, CO and NOx
Some Vehicles Demonstrated Slightly Higher Levels While Some Lower
All Emission Results Were Low
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SUMMARY OF INCREASED ETHANOL CONTENT
ENGINE CALIBRATION – Will Engines Run Properly? Unmodified Vehicles (Closed-Loop Fuel Injection) Have
Run on Blends Up To 50/50 Blends Without Problems.
Material Compatibility / Vehicle Warranty Significant Issue for Manufacturers Area Requiring Additional Research
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WHY DO ENGINES RUN PROPERLY?
Closed-Loop Fuel Injection Automatically Adjusts
Air/Fuel Mixture– Optimum Performance
– Low Emissions
Oxygen Sensor (O2) Key Component Measures Excess
Oxygen in Exhaust
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CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEM OPERATION
As Ethanol Content Increases:
1. Excess Oxygen in Exhaust
2. O2 Sensor “Tells” the Computer A/F is Lean
3. Computer Increases Fuel Flow
4. Adjusts Mixture Continually
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E20 RESEARCH PROJECT Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council
Supported Research Project
Test Vehicle - 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Will be Used For All Emissions and Fuel Economy
Testing Other Manufacturers Components will be Evaluated
Comparison of E20 Blended Gasoline Vs: Non-Oxygenated Gasoline E10 E20
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CRITICAL FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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E20 RESEARCH PROJECT Evaluate the Effects of E20 Blended Fuel On:
Emissions – Using EPA Testing Protocol
Fuel Economy – Laboratory Evaluation in Research Lab– On-Road Fuel Economy
Material Compatibility– Focus on a Variety of Manufacturers– Investigation of Materials Used in Current Fuel Systems– Laboratory Testing of Selected Components
Driveability Issues Fuel Characteristics– Volatility
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QUESTIONS
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